Japanese Sashiko Jacket
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- Material
- Japanese sashiko cloth, 100% indigo cotton
- Construction
- Made in Portugal
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat, on the reverse to protect the colour.
Avoid fabric softener, which clogs the fibre and reduces its breathability.
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Style
Japanese Sashiko Jacket
Style sizes
| Half chest (cm) | Front length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) | Size to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 70 | 63 | S |
| 55 | 71 | 64 | M |
| 57 | 72 | 65 | L |
| 59 | 73 | 66 | XL |
| 61 | 74 | 66 | XXL |
Garment measurements laid flat, in centimeters. A half-measurement reads doubled.
Measured on the body, under the arms, without pulling tight.
The one you usually take, whatever the brand.
The sashiko jacket, a stitch to reinforce
Sashiko, "little stabs", is a traditional Japanese embroidery, born in the Edo period (1603-1867) of a practical need: reinforcing work clothes. Worn areas were stitched and patches fixed in place this way, often in white thread on an indigo-dyed cloth. This sashiko jacket is cut from a cloth that takes up that relief in the weave: a slightly waffled, dense surface that gives hold to the piece while letting air circulate.
- Material: Japanese sashiko cloth, 100% indigo cotton
- Origin: made in Portugal
- Detail: sashiko heritage
- Detail: Okayama indigo
- Detail: ultra-strong cloth
Cut and sizing
Straight, comfortable cut, with tailored sleeves and about 10 cm (4 in) of ease around the chest. Our model is 1.82 m (6 ft) tall and wears size M. From S to XXL; the size chart and the size guide help you decide.
How to wear a sashiko jacket
Open over a white T-shirt and a beige chino, as in our photos. Over a white poplin shirt with fatigue trousers: the white brings out the relief of the indigo. With raw selvedge jeans, two indigos of different textures.
Care
Machine washable at home: 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent, and separately the first few times, because indigo bleeds. No tumble dryer and no fabric softener. Air dry in the shade; iron at medium heat, on the reverse, to protect the colour.
Three pockets outside, two inside
The jacket builds on our Marina jacket. It keeps its shawl collar and three outer patch pockets, all lined. Inside, two pockets complete the set: a buttoned patch pocket, and a welt pocket closed with a corozo button. On the front, the corozo buttons, with their marbled look, stand out against the indigo blue.
Patina and durability
In three years, this sashiko will have the relief of a garment repaired a thousand times.
Sashiko, "little stabs", was born in Japan in the Edo period to reinforce work clothes: worn areas were stitched in white thread on an indigo cloth. This jacket is cut from a cloth that takes up that relief in the weave, an Okayama indigo cotton of nearly 19 oz. Here is how it patinates.
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deepest indigo, firm cloth: the denim bears no mark yet.
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it relaxes at the fold points and begins to follow your silhouette.
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movement creases set in: they are what will draw the patina.
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cold, inside out and as late as possible, to keep the contrast that is building.
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edges, pockets and borders lighten, while the blue stays deep elsewhere.
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the fold zones contrast sharply: marks that look like no one but you.
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one year: pale blue at the wear points, dense indigo in the protected areas.
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the denim is supple but keeps its hand; the seams hold the tension.
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nearly three years of lived indigo; a snag is mended in the workshop rather than replacing the piece.
It is a rare piece, in a heavy cloth you almost never find in Europe. Its relief catches the light and its indigo shades through wear. It is the jacket you notice from ten metres away, and look at closely.
An Okayama indigo
The cloth is made in Japan, from American cotton, and weighs about 18.7 to 19 oz. It is dyed with indigo in Okayama, by rope dyeing: the yarn passes through the indigo baths and turns from yellow to blue as it oxidises in contact with air. The indigo stays on the surface of the fibre. Through wear, the jacket therefore lightens at the rubbing points, elbows, pockets and collar, and its relief reads more and more clearly.
Made in Portugal, ozone-washed
The jacket is made in Portugal, to our specifications. It then goes through an ozone wash, a gas, which gives it a first patina and limits indigo bleeding in the first wears. Like garments quilted with sashiko, it is made to be repaired rather than replaced: the day an elbow gives way, our repair workshop mends the cloth.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
You can reach us through our contact page or by email. Our team will be happy to reply quickly and advise you.